B2 adjective ニュートラル

department

/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

A specialized division or branch within a larger organization, such as a government, business, or university, that focuses on a specific area of work or study. It is used to organize complex systems into manageable units based on function or expertise.

例文

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1

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

2

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

3

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

語族

名詞
department
Verb
departmentalize
副詞
departmentally
形容詞
departmental
関連
departmentalization
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.

クイックテスト

If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.

正解!

正解は: department

例文

1

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

everyday

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

2

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

formal

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

3

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

informal

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

4

The biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.

academic

The biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.

5

We are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.

business

We are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.

語族

名詞
department
Verb
departmentalize
副詞
departmentally
形容詞
departmental
関連
departmentalization

よく使う組み合わせ

department head department head
government department government department
department store department store
human resources department human resources department
research and development department research and development department

よく使うフレーズ

head of department

head of department

in the department of

in the department of

fire department

fire department

よく混同される語

department vs apartment

An apartment is a living space or flat, while a department is a division of an organization.

department vs compartment

A compartment is a physical storage space (like in a bag), whereas a department is an administrative division.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'department' when referring to functional groups within a company or university, and use 'the Department of...' for specific government ministries in many English-speaking countries.

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よくある間違い

Learners often confuse the spelling with 'apartment' or forget that 'department' is a countable noun requiring an article or plural form.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.

📖

語源

From the Old French word 'departement', which means a division or distribution of something.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: departments) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., department meeting) Often preceded by 'the' when referring to a unique entity in a workplace
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文化的な背景

In the United States, major cabinet-level executive agencies are called 'Departments' (e.g., Department of State, Department of Defense).

クイックテスト

If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.

正解!

正解は: department

関連単語

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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